Family Medicine Interest Group

You thought you knew primary care...

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Mission

The UNC-FMIG is an organization dedicated to students interested in a career in Family Medicine as well as other primary care disciplines. UNC has a nationally renowned program in family medicine and we provide a foundation for the students to interact and learn from the excellent family physicians and residents staff here. In addition we support community involvement activities in preventive medicine, medical skills enhancement, and leadership roles for students wishing to be involved in primary care. Furthermore we provide an opportunity to learn more about the opportunities available in the field of family medicine. By organizing various community projects, scheduling educational speakers, offering skill building sessions and attending conferences, our members acquire the qualities needed to become strong voices in policy and community leadership, as well as competent, compassionate physicians.

November 18, 2014, 12-1pm: "Point of Care Imaging in Family Medicine: CXRs and Head CTs," led by Rachel Hines, MD, MacNider 321

NCAFP Winter Family Physicians Weekend in Asheville, NC, December 4-7, 2014. IMPORTANT - We need you to sign up before October 15, 2014 so that we can be sure to secure enough funding to cover the conference fee and accommodation at the Renaissance. PLEASE SIGN UP HERE. In order to be reimbursed for the cost of the conference, it is important that you register for AAFP/NCAFP, which is free for medical students. You will also need to register for the conference separately (you will be reimbursed the $25 registration fee in Asheville). Also, on the Google doc, please be sure to indicate if you will need accommodation at the Renaissance Hotel in Asheville, and if you are interested in carpooling.

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Tar Wars

Our Community Outreach program is entitled Tar Wars. It is an educational program that teaches 5th graders about the detriments of smoking. This is a minimal time commitment and a fantastic experience. This program should be underway in the schools in February. For scheduling information, contact Jock Moore. For more info, please contact Jock and/or visit the Tar Wars website at www.tarwars.org.

Contact Us

If you have questions, comments, or would like to be on our e-mail list, please contact any of presidents.